IEC 60747-5-2:1997+A1:2002 gives the essential ratings and characteristics of the following categories or subcategories of optoelectronic devices which are not intended to be used in the field of fibre optic systems or subsystems:
- Semiconductor photoemitters, including: light-emitting diodes (LEDs); infrared-emitting diodes (IREDs); laser diodes.
- Semiconductor photoelectric detectors, including: photodiodes; phototransistors.
- Semiconductor photosensitive devices.
- Semiconductor devices utilizing the optical radiation for internal operation, including: photocouplers, optocouplers.
This consolidated version consists of the first edition (1997) and its amendment 1 (2002). Therefore, no need to order amendment in addition to this publication.

This publication is to be read in conjunction with IEC 60747-1:2006, IEC 62007-1:2008 and IEC 62007-2:2009.